CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Mac-n-Cheese Balls

Prep Time:

10 min

Cook Time:

5 min

Total Time:

15 min

Servings:

Our CHEETOS^® FLAMIN' HOT^® Mac-n-Cheese Balls are an easy, fire-y party snack that is guaranteed to be a hit!

Ingredients

2 cups vegetable oil, or more, as needed
3 cups well–chilled macaroni and cheese, homemade or store-bought
2 large eggs, beaten
1 tbsp milk
1 ½ cups panko
4 oz CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks

Instructions

Step 1
Clip a deep fryer thermometer to a large heavy bottom pan filled with oil over medium high heat.

Step 2
Line a baking sheet with paper towels; set aside.

Step 3
In a large bowl combine the crushed CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks and panko crumbs.

Step 4
In a small bowl beat together eggs and milk until just combined.

Step 5
Scoop out about 2 heaping tbsp of mac and cheese and roll it into a 2-inch ball.

Step 6
Place formed ball on a baking sheet. Repeat with remaining mac and cheese.

Step 7
Working one at a time, dip mac and cheese balls in the egg mixture, then dredge it through the CHEETOS^® Crunchy FLAMIN’ HOT^® Cheese Flavored Snacks and panko mixture, pressing to coat.

Step 8
Working in batches as needed, slowly lower the balls into the hot oil and deep-fry until the panko crumbs are visibly golden and the coating is crispy, about 1 minute.